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India’s first high-performance System-On-Chip (SoC)

First India-made Microcontroller Chip1

Mindgrove Technologies launches Secure IoT, India’s first high-performance System-On-Chip (SoC), developed by an IIT-Madras incubated startup.

  • It will reduces dependency on imported chips, enhancing self-sufficiency in the semiconductor sector.
System-On-Chip
[Ref: India Today]

About System-On-Chip (SoC):

  • An SoC integrates multiple electronic components into a single chip, functioning like a mini-computer.
  • Embedded into the printed circuit board (PCB) of various devices, enhancing their compactness and efficiency.
  • Secure IoT runs at 700 MHz, positioning it as a high-performance microcontroller.

Key Features

  • Cost-effective: Costs 30% less than other chips in the same category.
  • Versatility and adaptability: Designed to be flexible for use in a wide range of applications.
  • Security: Features top-notch security measures suitable for modern demands.
  • High computing power: Capable of managing complex operations across various devices.
  • Programmability: Allows for customization according to specific requirements of devices.

Applications

  • Used in deep embedded applications like smart locks, fans, speakers, and wearables.
  • Applicable to smart city devices, such as connected systems for electricity, water, and gas metering.
  • Enhances features of automotive technologies, including EV battery management systems.
  • Suitable for IoT devices across different sectors including vision technologies and home automation.”

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